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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Altoona, PA?

The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1856 miles / 2986 kilometers / 1613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 2152 miles / 3464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 51 minutes.

Altoona–Blair County Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1856
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Distance from Altoona to Grand Canyon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altoona to Grand Canyon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1855.707 miles
  • 2986.471 kilometers
  • 1612.565 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1851.471 miles
  • 2979.654 kilometers
  • 1608.884 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Altoona to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Altoona to Grand Canyon generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W
Destination Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W